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Anandwan was established in 1949 by Baba Amte with a hope of giving marginalised people a dignified life through self-reliance and restoring a sense of belonging which they had lost due to the ill treatment at the hands of society.
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Murlidhar Devidas Amte (pronunciation ⓘ), popularly known as Baba Amte, (26 December 1914 – 9 February 2008) was an Indian social worker and social activist known particularly for his work for the rehabilitation and empowerment of people suffering from leprosy.
Baba Amte - The Journey. Murlidhar Devidas Amte popularly known as Baba Amte was born to an affluent Hindu Brahmin family on the 26th of December 1914 in Hinganghat, Wardha. As a young boy, he enjoyed all the privileges that came with his family’s wealth.
Baba Amte & Dr Vikas Amte transformed a barren land into an oasis, which today is a home for around 2500 people including leprosy survivors, physically challenged, orphans, destitute and people who had lost hope to survive.
May 6, 2024 · Baba Amte, Indian lawyer and social activist who devoted his life to India’s poorest and least powerful and especially to the care of those individuals who suffered from leprosy. He founded Anandwan, an ashram dedicated to the treatment, rehabilitation, and empowerment of leprosy patients.
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Feb 9, 2008 · Murlidhar Devidas Amte, better known as Baba Amte was an Indian social worker and activist who worked for the empowerment of poor suffering from leprosy. From a child born with a silver spoon, Baba Amte dedicated his life to serve the downtrodden people of the society.
Vikas Amte, Baba Amte's elder son, is the chief functionary at Anandwan. He undertook various experiments in Anandwan regarding rehabilitation which have been mentioned in a book titled 'Anandwan Prayogwan'.
